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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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as in developing
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
worked out a compromise between the warring factions
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving
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Recent Examples of working out
So, what’s a burgeoning fitness girl to do with her hair when working out several days a week?
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Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Research shows that new experiences—like stepping outside and encountering a new environment while working out—trigger the brain's reward system.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Things have a way of working out no matter where Stevens plays.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
On August 20, ESPN reported that the WNBA superstar suffered another minor injury while working out.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The Curio includes pieces by Andrea Larsen (a ceramist working out of Maryville, whose art takes inspiration from the patterns and designs of quilts) as well as works by Garrett Durland, (a potter in Oak Ridge who crafts ceramic vessels and objects with a 3D printer).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
For a stretch, Browns head trainer Joe Sheehan wasn’t working out with them, so Vrabel started bombarding him with playful texts and selfies with the staff, enough to shame Sheehan into eventually joining them.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The film opens on Li at her desk, silently working out how to begin her screenplay’s first scene.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
Matz has made 172 starts in his career, but has been working out of the bullpen of late, which is how Boston intends to use him.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Research shows that new experiences—like stepping outside and encountering a new environment while working out—trigger the brain's reward system.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Things have a way of working out no matter where Stevens plays.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
On August 20, ESPN reported that the WNBA superstar suffered another minor injury while working out.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The Curio includes pieces by Andrea Larsen (a ceramist working out of Maryville, whose art takes inspiration from the patterns and designs of quilts) as well as works by Garrett Durland, (a potter in Oak Ridge who crafts ceramic vessels and objects with a 3D printer).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
For a stretch, Browns head trainer Joe Sheehan wasn’t working out with them, so Vrabel started bombarding him with playful texts and selfies with the staff, enough to shame Sheehan into eventually joining them.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The film opens on Li at her desk, silently working out how to begin her screenplay’s first scene.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2025
Matz has made 172 starts in his career, but has been working out of the bullpen of late, which is how Boston intends to use him.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working out
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Texas law enforcement is asking for Colorado’s help solving the 1984 cold case murder of a 25-year-old woman.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Castlery’s brand promise is focused on solving real-life problems.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Tirias Research has long forecasted the need for a variety of AI inference accelerators from companies like AMD, Intel, Nvidia and anyone else developing AI semiconductor solutions.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This is a developing story that will be updated.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Greg Hessinger, a former Screen Actors Guild executive, was named president in March, succeeding longtime leader Carol Lombardini.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Bellotti joined Jil Sander, under the OTB umbrella, from Bally in March, succeeding Luke and Lucie Meier.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Considering all the different types of concerts that take place, calculating the average ticket price is somewhat difficult.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Many people don’t think of or are simply unaware of potential IRMAA Medicare surcharges when calculating taxes on a Roth conversion.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Stuck on the final chapter, with no inspiration in sight, Lorena’s life begins to mirror the unraveling universe around her.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have suggested the medicine might occasionally exacerbate factors associated with autism, such as genetics and oxidative stress, a biological condition that occurs for a variety of reasons that scientists are still unraveling.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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On the front lines of what Glassdoor chief economist Daniel Zhao describes as an ongoing burnout crisis, millennial managers are forging new models of empathy and flexibility, but often at significant personal cost.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Washington has so far thwarted Beijing’s ambitions to dominate the Indo-Pacific by forging alliances and partnerships in the region.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Two minutes later, police received a call from a business owner of a property next door who said the bear had attacked his dog and chased his two employees before going over to the other store.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Over the last five years, the Wisconsin State Patrol gave out over 1,000 tickets every year for drivers going over 100 miles per hour.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Investigating clues and figuring it out like a kind of whodunnit was completely the wrong path.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Patriots just flat-out cut Thornton last November, figuring their 4-13 football team would be better off without a former second-round pick than with him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Working out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/working%20out. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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